Nimisha Asthagiri

Nimisha Asthagiri serves as the Head of Advanced Analytics & AI and Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks North America, where strategic analysis and digital platform strategies are developed to maximize investments in modern technology. As the Founder and President of iNishly LLC, advisory services are provided for technical strategy and digital transformations. Nimisha holds notable roles as a founding member of Chief Boston and has a significant background in engineering and architecture, including leadership positions at edX, where transformational initiatives led to substantial increases in revenue and user engagement. Previous experience includes key roles at Digital Wavefront, Microsoft, and Groove Networks, specializing in security and cryptographic protocols, along with a strong research background from MIT. Nimisha holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.